Formats and tools
- Unit Description
- Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
- Assessment Tool
- an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
- Assessment Template
- generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
- Assessment Matrix
- a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
- Wiki Markup
- mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
- Evidence Guide
- create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
- Competency Mapping Template
- Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
- Observation Checklist
- create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)
- Self Assessment Survey
- A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
- Moodle Outcomes
- Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
- Registered Training Organisations
- Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver RIIBLA301E, 'Conduct surface shotfiring operations'.
- Google Links
- links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
- Books
- Reference books for 'Conduct surface shotfiring operations' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare to conduct surface shotfiring operations | 1.1 Obtain and interpret blast plan 1.2 Access, interpret and apply blast plan and confirm that work activity is compliant 1.3 Identify, manage and report potential hazards, risks and environmental issues according to legislative and site requirements 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment according to site requirements 1.5 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures and confirm steps required to respond to emergencies 1.6 Coordinate vehicle, equipment and personnel support requirements within scope of own role 1.7 Arrange survey of blast area according to job requirements and confirm survey and required records are completed and reported to appropriate personnel according to site requirements 1.8 Access, interpret and apply geological data and weather conditions according to site requirements 1.9 Carry out calculations required for pattern design, loading and tying in shots 1.10 Identify and confirm explosives, detonators and relevant accessories according to job requirements |
2. Supervise storage and transport explosives and accessories | 2.1 Confirm explosives, detonators and relevant accessories are stored according to legislative requirements 2.2 Confirm inventory control is maintained according to site requirements 2.3 Confirm explosives and accessories are transported to blast area and segregate according to legislative requirements 2.4 Confirm that explosives are not left unattended |
3. Prepare for charging | 3.1 Secure shot area according to blast plan 3.2 Establish and communicate access routes to shot area for authorised persons and vehicles 3.3 Identify hole locations and non-conforming conditions 3.4 Distribute explosives and accessories on shot site according to blast plan and site requirements |
4. Charge holes | 4.1 Prime and charge holes according to loading plan 4.2 Confirm blast holes are charged according to loading plan and identify non-conforming conditions 4.3 Confirm blast holes are stemmed according to blast plan 4.4 Complete records according to site requirements |
5. Conduct blast | 5.1 Carry out pre 5.2 Tie in pattern and check according to blast plan 5.3 Evaluate proposed firing time against potential factors impacting the blast 5.4 Carry out firing clearance processes according to blast plan 5.5 Initiate blast 5.6 Check shot, assess for hazards and risks, and complete records according to blast plan |
6. Complete post-blast activities | 6.1 Carry out post 6.2 Address misfires according to legislative requirements 6.3 Declare area safe for re-entry according to site requirements 6.4 Carry out post-blast coordination according to site requirements 6.5 Dispose of damaged, deteriorated and surplus explosives and detonators according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements 6.6 Complete reports according to site requirements |
7. Carry out equipment maintenance | 7.1 Carry out inspection and required maintenance within scope of own role according to manufacturer specifications and site requirements 7.2 Complete maintenance records according to site requirements |